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OMSI promotes science education and engagement with students throughout Eastern Oregon

OMSI promotes science education and engagement with students throughout Eastern Oregon

Sept. 13, 2023 OMSI promotes science education and engagement with students throughout Eastern Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon is about to get a blast of science education. The Oregon Museum of of Science and Industry (OMSI) has created a position for a traveling science enthusiast that will bring science education to even the […]

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Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Sept. 7, 2023 Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000 LA GRANDE, Ore. – La Grande resident Keith Walker is a lifelong learner, but never formalized his education with a degree. Encouraged by his spouse to finally earn that degree, Walker is using Eastern Oregon University’s Credit for Prior Learning to get a jump […]

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EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories

EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories

EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories An Indigenous EOU alumna and emerging filmmaker is the recipient of a grant from Oregon Film.  Daisy Sue Minthorn is a Cayuse/Palouse, an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation of Washington, and a lifelong resident of Pendleton. She is also a graduate of Eastern Oregon […]

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Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU Oct. 12 through 14 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomes Mountaineer alumni, family, friends, and the public to celebrate EOU from Thurs., Oct. 12 to Sat., Oct. 14 in La Grande with a host of homecoming festivities. The weekend begins Thursday evening, Oct. 12 with a […]

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Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Institution

Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Institution

Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Silver Institution LA GRANDE, OR – Eastern Oregon University proudly announces its recognition as a Five-Star Silver winner in the Champions of Character® Five-Star Award by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. This prestigious acknowledgment shines a light on the commitment of Mountaineer Athletics to exemplify character-driven sportsmanship. The NAIA […]

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GO STEM’s Eastern Oregon Mobile Maker Lab outreach continues to grow, plans to visit 7 Eastern counties

GO STEM’s Eastern Oregon Mobile Maker Lab outreach continues to grow, plans to visit 7 Eastern counties

GO STEM’s Eastern Oregon Mobile Maker Lab outreach continues to grow, has 7-month plan to visit Eastern counties LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM), and their Mobile Maker Lab are seeing their Eastern Oregon outreach and engagement grow following a launch earlier this year.   “We are encouraging young people to […]

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Eastern Oregon University was title sponsor of Eastern Oregon Economic Summit that brought hundreds to La Grande

Eastern Oregon University was title sponsor of Eastern Oregon Economic Summit that brought hundreds to La Grande

Aug. 8, 2023 Eastern Oregon University was title sponsor of Eastern Oregon Economic Summit that brought hundreds to La Grande LA GRANDE, Ore. – More than 200 statewide industry leaders, politicians, businessmen, and businesswomen gathered at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) on Thursday and Friday of last week to participate in tours, listen to speakers, and […]

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Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Sept. 7, 2023 Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000 LA GRANDE, Ore. – La Grande resident Keith Walker is a lifelong learner, but never formalized his education with a degree. Encouraged by his spouse to finally earn that degree, Walker is using Eastern Oregon University’s Credit for Prior Learning to get a jump […]

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EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories

EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories

EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories An Indigenous EOU alumna and emerging filmmaker is the recipient of a grant from Oregon Film.  Daisy Sue Minthorn is a Cayuse/Palouse, an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation of Washington, and a lifelong resident of Pendleton. She is also a graduate of Eastern Oregon […]

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Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU Oct. 12 through 14 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomes Mountaineer alumni, family, friends, and the public to celebrate EOU from Thurs., Oct. 12 to Sat., Oct. 14 in La Grande with a host of homecoming festivities. The weekend begins Thursday evening, Oct. 12 with a […]

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Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Institution

Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Institution

Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Silver Institution LA GRANDE, OR – Eastern Oregon University proudly announces its recognition as a Five-Star Silver winner in the Champions of Character® Five-Star Award by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. This prestigious acknowledgment shines a light on the commitment of Mountaineer Athletics to exemplify character-driven sportsmanship. The NAIA […]

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Credit for Prior Learning saves students time and money

Credit for Prior Learning saves students time and money

Credit for Prior Learning saves students time and resources LA GRANDE, Ore. – Designed for learners who already have life experience or have taken college courses prior to enrolling at a university Credit for Prior Learning honors and values your experiences.  At Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)  is a powerful tool […]

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EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold the annual retreat in John Day LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees will hold its 2023 annual retreat in John Day, Oregon, on Mon. Aug. 7, and Tues., Aug. 8.   On the first day of the retreat, the board will meet with local leaders to […]

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EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’

EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’

EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Continuing a family tradition that goes back four generations, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) graduate Betsy Rochell, ‘23, will step into a classroom in the fall of 2023 to continue a deep-rooted passion for shaping young minds.  Rochelle will follow in the […]

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Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU Oct. 12 through 14 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomes Mountaineer alumni, family, friends, and the public to celebrate EOU from Thurs., Oct. 12 to Sat., Oct. 14 in La Grande with a host of homecoming festivities. The weekend begins Thursday evening, Oct. 12 with a […]

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EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold the annual retreat in John Day LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees will hold its 2023 annual retreat in John Day, Oregon, on Mon. Aug. 7, and Tues., Aug. 8.   On the first day of the retreat, the board will meet with local leaders to […]

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EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’

EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’

EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Continuing a family tradition that goes back four generations, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) graduate Betsy Rochell, ‘23, will step into a classroom in the fall of 2023 to continue a deep-rooted passion for shaping young minds.  Rochelle will follow in the […]

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Retired EOU Professor Emeritus honored

Retired EOU Professor Emeritus honored

Retired EOU Professor Emeritus honored A retired Eastern Oregon University (EOU) music faculty member was recently named by a state teachers organization as the 2024 Oregon Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Foundation Fellow nominee.  Dr. Matt Cooper, who was a faculty member for 31 years, will be recognized at an annual conference in 2024. “It’s […]

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EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s low-residency MFA Program in Creative Writing will put on its second annual La Grande Lit Week from July 17 to 22, offering free literary readings and conversations once more in downtown La […]

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EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation

EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation

EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation June 1, 2023 – Eastern Oregon University’s Inlow Hall Phase II renovation, slated to begin July 1, aims to bring much-needed updates to the University’s original building. The project will bring the building’s seismic resilience up to code, provide new heating, ventilation and air conditioning throughout the facility, […]

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Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU

Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU

Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan as the University’s 13th President on Tuesday, May 9. Ryan will officially begin her duties on July 1.  Ryan succeeds Tom Insko, and Interim Co-Presidents Richard […]

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Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Sept. 7, 2023 Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000 LA GRANDE, Ore. – La Grande resident Keith Walker is a lifelong learner, but never formalized his education with a degree. Encouraged by his spouse to finally earn that degree, Walker is using Eastern Oregon University’s Credit for Prior Learning to get a jump […]

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Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU Oct. 12 through 14 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomes Mountaineer alumni, family, friends, and the public to celebrate EOU from Thurs., Oct. 12 to Sat., Oct. 14 in La Grande with a host of homecoming festivities. The weekend begins Thursday evening, Oct. 12 with a […]

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Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Institution

Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Institution

Eastern Oregon Celebrated as NAIA Five-Star Silver Institution LA GRANDE, OR – Eastern Oregon University proudly announces its recognition as a Five-Star Silver winner in the Champions of Character® Five-Star Award by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. This prestigious acknowledgment shines a light on the commitment of Mountaineer Athletics to exemplify character-driven sportsmanship. The NAIA […]

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EOU faculty member appointed to Governor’s council, leading the charge to improve reading results in Oregon

EOU faculty member appointed to Governor’s council, leading the charge to improve reading results in Oregon

EOU faculty appointed to Governor’s council, leading the charge to improve reading in Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. –  Sixty percent of Oregon’s school children are not reading at a fourth-grade level. Eastern Oregon University’s Associate Professor of Education Ronda Fritz wants that to change and has been appointed by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to the […]

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EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold the annual retreat in John Day LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees will hold its 2023 annual retreat in John Day, Oregon, on Mon. Aug. 7, and Tues., Aug. 8.   On the first day of the retreat, the board will meet with local leaders to […]

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EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s low-residency MFA Program in Creative Writing will put on its second annual La Grande Lit Week from July 17 to 22, offering free literary readings and conversations once more in downtown La […]

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EOU to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day

EOU to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day

EOU to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as an official university holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023. Offices will be closed and classes will not be held. Inclusiveness, diverse backgrounds, and mutual respect are essential values and principles that foster a supportive […]

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